Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder after she poisoned a beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, killing her husband’s parents and aunt. Despite her claims of accidental poisoning, a jury found her guilty in a trial that lasted over two months. The incident occurred during an intimate family meal at her home on July 29, 2023. Patterson was also guilty of attempting to murder a fourth guest who survived. The trial garnered considerable media attention and highlighted the devastating loss experienced by the victims' families.
On July 29, 2023, Patterson set the table for an intimate family meal at her tree-shaded country property. Her lunch guests that afternoon were Don and Gail Patterson, the parents of her long-estranged husband Simon.
A jury found Erin Patterson guilty of triple murder after she was accused of poisoning a beef Wellington dish with toxic mushrooms, killing her husband’s parents and aunt.
The trial lasting more than two months drew significant attention, with podcasters and true crime fans converging on the rural town of Morwell, known for its prize-winning roses.
Detective Inspector Dean Thomas stated, 'I think it's very important that we remember that we've had three people that have died' after the jury's verdict.
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